Culture & Entertainment

Kid President: 20 things we should say more often

Culture & Entertainment

Kid President: 20 things we should say more often

Kid President. If there's one Internet celebrity you should be aware of, it's Kid President. Known for his inspiring videos and online pep talks, Kid President is a coach, motivational speaker, entertainer and real talk advocate, all rolled into one cute package.
I love his videos because they feed my soul. If I'm feeling down or need to be inspired, I actively search for his words of wisdom (at such a young age), because they pretty much always make me feel better.
According to a note on his official website, Kid President, a.k.a Robby, "has Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) a brittle bone condition which has resulted in him having over 70 breaks since birth. What's inspiring about Robby isn't his condition, but the fact that his condition doesn't define who he is. In spite of all he's been through he not only keeps going - he dances."
A few days back I stumbled across this gem: Kid President's 20 Things We Should Say More Often. He goes through a list of phrases, words and terms we should incorporate more often in our daily lives and conversations.
The video made me smile and has strengthened my resolve to lead a more positive life with an open heart. My favourite ones are #18, #16, #12 (my mum says this to me all the time. Hi Ma!), #10 and #8. Oh, and #6. And #4. Okay, I like them all.
Just watch the video!
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Are there any you'd add to this list? Let us know in the comments section below. Oh, and here's a virtual high-five to the person reading this.
Hope you have a great day!

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Try these tips to feel energized and awake even when you tossed and turned the night before.

Whether brought on by sick kids or the stress of a looming deadline, restless nights happen. Fortunately, it's possible to eat, drink and rest your way back from a sleepless night. Here's how to feel energetic and rested after a bad night's sleep.

Choose the right foods
Why does that doughnut look so very good when you're so very tired? "Sleep restriction has been clearly shown to increase appetite for calorie-dense foods," says Dr. Charles Samuels, founder and medical director at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance in Calgary. Tara Maltman-Just, pharmacist and executive clinician at Vitality Integrative Medicine in Winnipeg, agrees. "After a night or two of sleep deprivation, we tend to go for things that will give us that instant energy surge: sugar, energy drinks, coffee, even carbohydrates," she says. "However, we'd be best served over the course of the day by making sure we're balancing each meal or snack with protein and a healthy fat."

If you're struggling to keep your eyes open, enjoy eggs with veggies for breakfast or a salad with nuts and avocado for lunch. That way, says Maltman-Just, "you give your body continuous good-quality energy that will release gradually."

Get to know joe
As caffeine-crazy Canadians, many of us can't get by without our morning (and afternoon) cups of joe. But consuming too much caffeine makes it less effective—even when we need it most, like after a long night spent tossing and turning.

To keep your brew working for you, reduce your daily caffeine consumption to one or two cups of coffee in the morning, says Dr. Samuels. "Then, interject caffeine where required," he says. "For instance, if you're sleep-deprived and need to be awake for a meeting that afternoon, that's the time you would use caffeine."

Nab a nap
Add some force to that caffeine kick by adding a 15- to 20-minute nap after you've downed a cup. "A nap is far more effective than caffeine, and a nap plus caffeine is most effective," explains Dr. Samuels. Because caffeine's alertness-boosting effect takes 30 to 60 minutes to peak, drinking a cup of coffee before snoozing will provide the benefits of a rejuvenating short stretch of sleep as well as a natural limit to the nap.

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The film Collateral Beauty explores the deep bond between friends. Why not celebrate it with your best friend? Enter for a chance to win a trip to the luxurious Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. Click here to enter.

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